For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 83 students in 59247, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59247, MT are Medicine Lake 7-8, Medicine Lake High School and Medicine Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59247 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59247, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59247, MT 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Lake 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lake High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Medicine Lake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59247, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59247, MT include Medicine Lake 7-8, Medicine Lake High School and Medicine Lake School.
How many public schools are located in 59247?
3 public schools are located in 59247.
What is the racial composition of students in 59247?
59247 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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